Engineering Technician I

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm focused on solving engineering and technical challenges. They are seeking an Engineering Technician I to perform field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials while maintaining quality standards and adhering to safety protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel)
• Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results
• Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis
• Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager
• Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas
• May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites
• Adhere to strict safety standards
• Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results
• Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal
• Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments
• Maintains assigned equipment
• Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects
• Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work
• Report any safety issues or concerns to management
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 months experience required
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history
• Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications
• Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire